Bradley Bytes – A sort of political column by Dara Bradley

Minister Patrick O’Donovan has expressed surprise that Galway City Council borrowed €60 million for projects including the fit-out of offices at the new City Hall at Crown Square, while only pledging a small amount for a new Regional Aquatic Centre in Knocknacarra.

Not known for being shy and retiring, the Limerick Fine Gael TD, we hear, did not mince his words during a robust meeting with the Chief Executive of Galway City Council, Leonard Cleary and Head of Finance, Helen Kilroy.

The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media was said to be taken aback when he heard that Galway City Council had pledged just €2m to the new swimming pool planned near Millar’s Lane. He........

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